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The patent EP3283569 was granted to Covestro Netherlands on Jul 31, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 16, 2016 under application number EP16717353A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELANESE | Sep 8, 2021 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS MUNICH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA2197843 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1022115 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007218291 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6060530 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6649687 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013021234 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013021234 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1539826 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3283569 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004300294 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010048769 |
| OPPOSITION | US5886140 |
| OPPOSITION | US7244812 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03023071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013001379 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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